Under federal and provincial law, Canadian citizens who suffer a slip, trip, or fall-related injury are entitled to compensation if the accident was a consequence of the occupier or owner’s actions, inactions, or negligence. In public spaces, the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act allows victims to sue the government agency. You may sue the occupier … Read more
Saskatchewan slip and fall laws explained: What happens if someone gets injured on public or private property in Canada? If the claimant can prove negligence on the part of the occupier, property owner, or government institution after a slip and fall accident, they may take civil action to recover damages including, pain and suffering, hospital … Read more
Québec slip and fall laws: What happens if someone suffers injury on your property? Under section 1457 of Québec’s Civil act, all persons in the province have a legal obligation not to cause physical injury to another. Failure to practice that duty of care may result in civil and criminal charges. Property owners and employers … Read more
What to do if someone gets injured on your property Under provincial laws, property owners and occupiers in Newfoundland and Labrador have a legal obligation to ensure that their property is reasonably safe for visitors. Unlike other provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador do not have an Occupier Liability act. Instead, the courts rely on the province’s … Read more
What to do if a customer gets injured on your property If the victim of a slip and fall accident on Prince Edward Island can prove occupier or owner negligence, the owner is liable to pay. The owner may also face criminal negligence charges if the victim suffers serious injury or death. After a slip … Read more
What to do if a customer gets injured on your property Under Manitoba’s liability act, if someone gets injured because of the negligent actions or failure of an occupier or employee, that individual may have grounds to sue for damages, including pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. The question is, what should the … Read more
What should you do if somebody hurts themselves on your property in Nova Scotia? Under provincial laws, you may be liable to pay damages to anyone who gets injured on your property on the condition that the victim was on the property legally. You do not owe a duty of care to criminals. Quick Take: … Read more
What happens if someone gets injured on your property in BC? If the cause of the accident was negligence or the actions of the property owner or an employee. A slip and fall victim in British Columbia may take civil action and recover a maximum of $317,000 for pain and suffering. Other damages include hospital … Read more
Yes. Under provincial laws, you may sue for pain and suffering after a slip and fall accident. But you may have to prove negligence on the part of the party tasked with maintaining the area. Federal laws cap the maximum amount you may sue for pain and suffering at $317,000. The injuries, at-fault party, and … Read more